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15651.

Cub is related to Tiger in the same way as Fawn is related to ...

A. Stag
B. Monkey
C. Ass
D. Sheep
Answer» B. Monkey
15652.

Yen:currency

A. Brass:Metal
B. Flower:Frangrance
C. Paper:Book
D. karnatka:state
Answer» E.
15653.

In higher plants the shape of the chloroplast is ?

A. Cup-shaped
B. Girdle-shaped
C. Reticulate
D. Discoid
Answer» E.
15654.

Jade is related to Green in the same way as Garnet is related to ...

A. Blue
B. Orange
C. Red
D. Yellow
Answer» D. Yellow
15655.

In Photosynthesis energy from light reaction to dark reaction is transferred in the form of ?

A. RUDP
B. ATP
C. ADP
D. Chlorophyll
Answer» C. ADP
15656.

Life is related to Death in the same way as Hope is related to ...

A. Sad
B. Despair
C. Pain
D. Cry
Answer» C. Pain
15657.

Scissors is related to Cloth in the same way as Scythe is related to ...

A. Wood
B. Steel
C. Grass
D. Paper
Answer» D. Paper
15658.

The law of limiting factors was proposed with particular reference to photosynthesis. Identify the scientist who proposed this law.

A. Calvin
B. Blackman
C. Weismann
D. Emerson
Answer» C. Weismann
15659.

Receptionist : Office : Hostess : ?

A. Aircraft
B. Crew
C. Hospital
D. Airport
Answer» B. Crew
15660.

Mattock : Dig : : Shovel : ?

A. Break
B. Push
C. Scoop
D. Whittle
Answer» D. Whittle
15661.

Which of the following is a 4-carbon compound ?

A. Oxaloacetic acid
B. Phosphoglyceric acid
C. Ribulose biphosphate
D. Phosphoenolpyruvate
Answer» B. Phosphoglyceric acid
15662.

Which pigment absorbs the red and far red light?

A. Cytochrome
B. Phytochrome
C. Carotenoids
D. Chlorophyll
Answer» C. Carotenoids
15663.

Car : Petrol : : Television : ?

A. Electricity
B. Transmission
C. Entertainment
D. Antenna
Answer» B. Transmission
15664.

Photosynthesis in C4 plants is relatively less limited by atmospheric CO2 levels because ?

A. Four carbon acids are the primary initialCO2 fixation products
B. Effective pumping of CO2 into bundle sheathcells
C. The primary fixation of CO2 is mediated viaPEP carboxylase
D. Rubisco in C4 plants has higher affinity forCO2
Answer» D. Rubisco in C4 plants has higher affinity forCO2
15665.

Read the following four statements, A, B, C and D and select the right option having both correct statements.STATEMENTS :(A) Z scheme of light reaction takes place in presence of PS I only.(B) Only PS I is functional in cyclic photophosphorylation.(C) Cyclic photophosphorylation results into synthesis of ATP and NADPH2(D) Stroma lamellae lack PS II as well as NADP. Options ?

A. A and B
B. B and D
C. C and D
D. B and C
Answer» C. C and D
15666.

Dubious:Certain

A. Hot:Anergy
B. Cold:Warm
C. Long:Elongated
D. Short:Dwarfish
Answer» C. Long:Elongated
15667.

Circle : Circumference : : Square : ?

A. Volume
B. Area
C. Diagonal
D. Perimeter
Answer» E.
15668.

The net requirement of assimilator power for the formation of 6 hexose molecules in maize plant is ?

A. 180 ATP, 72 NADPH
B. 108 ATP,72 NADPH
C. 90 ATP, 60 NAQPH
D. 72 ATP, 48 NADPH
Answer» B. 108 ATP,72 NADPH
15669.

RuBisCO stands for ?

A. Ribulose phosphate carboxylic oxygenase
B. Ribulose phosphate carboxylase oxygenase
C. None of the above
D. Ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase
Answer» E.
15670.

Convoy : Ships : : Deputation : ?

A. Voters
B. Representatives
C. Politicians
D. Writers
Answer» C. Politicians
15671.

Novice : Learner : : Harbinger : ?

A. Messenger
B. Thief
C. Pickpocket
D. Robber
Answer» B. Thief
15672.

Doctor:Hospital

A. PLUMBER:wrench
B. Chef:Kitchen
C. Water:resorvier
D. Farmer:village
Answer» C. Water:resorvier
15673.

The synthesis of one molecule of glucose during Calvin cycle requires ?

A. 12 molecules each of ATP and NADPH2
B. 6 molecules of ATP and 12 molecules ofNADPH2
C. 18 molecules of ATP and 12 molecules ofNADPH2
D. 12 molecules of ATP and 18 molecules ofNADPH2
Answer» D. 12 molecules of ATP and 18 molecules ofNADPH2
15674.

The pathway that will produce oxygen during photosynthesis is ?

A. electron transport pathway
B. light-independent reactions
C. noncyclic electron pathway
D. cyclic electron pathway
Answer» D. cyclic electron pathway
15675.

Which one of the following is not true about the light reactions of photosynthesis?

A. Reactions of the two photosystems are neededfor the reduction of NADP
B. The flow of electrons from water to NADP innon-cyclic electron transport produces oneATP
C. NADPH is not produced in cyclic electronstransport in light reactions.
D. P680 and P700 are the reaction centres of PSI an PS II respectively reactions
Answer» E.
15676.

sneer:contempt

A. Grimace:Pain
B. SNArL:Restlessness
C. Mourn:Frustration:
D. Joke:Happiness
Answer» B. SNArL:Restlessness
15677.

Which of the following statements regarding C4 plants is false?

A. The primary CO2 acceptor is a 5 carbonmolecule
B. The leaves that fix CO2 have two cell types
C. The initial carboxylation reaction occurs inmesophyll
D. The mesophyll cells lack RuBisCO enzyme
Answer» B. The leaves that fix CO2 have two cell types
15678.

A process that makes important difference between C3 and C4 plants is ?

A. Transpiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Photorespiration
D. Glycolysis
Answer» D. Glycolysis
15679.

A plant with low CO2 compensation point is ?

A. Gossypium hirsutum
B. Atriplex patula
C. Leucopoa kingii
D. Tidestromia Oblongifolia
Answer» E.
15680.

As compared to a C3-plant, how many additional molecules of ATP are needed for net production of one molecule of hexose sugar by C4-plants ?

A. Six
B. Zero
C. Two
D. Twelve
Answer» E.
15681.

Propensity:Tendency

A. Prologue:Eplogue
B. Master:Slave
C. Audacity:Impudance
D. Conduct:Immorality
Answer» D. Conduct:Immorality
15682.

Bacterial photosynthesis involves ?

A. PS II only
B. PS I only
C. Either PS I or PS II
D. Both PS I and PS II
Answer» C. Either PS I or PS II
15683.

Both photosynthesis and respiration require ?

A. Sunlight
B. Chloroplasts
C. Cytochromes
D. Mitochondria
Answer» D. Mitochondria
15684.

Jungle : Zoo : : Sea : ?

A. Aquarium
B. Harbour
C. Water
D. Fishery
Answer» B. Harbour
15685.

Touch : Feel : : Greet : ?

A. Smile
B. Manners
C. Acknowledge
D. Success
Answer» D. Success
15686.

In photosystem-I, the first electron acceptor is ?

A. Cytochrome
B. Plastocyanin
C. An iron sulphur protein
D. Ferredoxin
Answer» D. Ferredoxin
15687.

Noise : Din : : Quiet : ?

A. Hush
B. Dumb
C. Gag
D. Mouth
Answer» B. Dumb
15688.

War:Destruction

A. Fire:Burn
B. Court:Justice
C. Water:Drown
D. Food:hunger
Answer» B. Court:Justice
15689.

Annihilation : Fire : : Cataclysm : ?

A. Earthquake
B. Flood
C. Emergency
D. Steam
Answer» C. Emergency
15690.

Vestry : Church : : Dispensary : ?

A. Laboratory
B. Hospital
C. School
D. Monastery
Answer» C. School
15691.

Good : Bad : : Virtue : ?

A. Blame
B. Sin
C. Despair
D. Vice
Answer» E.
15692.

Birds : Wing : : Fish : ?

A. Gill
B. Fin
C. Tail
D. Scale
Answer» C. Tail
15693.

Dawn : Dusk : : Inauguration : ?

A. Invitation
B. Valediction
C. Repetition
D. Organisation
Answer» C. Repetition
15694.

Savage:Civilized

A. Illitrate:Book
B. Dark:Lighted
C. Wild:Animal
D. Brutal:Heroic
Answer» C. Wild:Animal
15695.

Painting : Artist : : Symphony : ?

A. Novelist
B. Poet
C. Essayist
D. Composer
Answer» E.
15696.

In Indian Railways Network, approximately how many passenger service vehicles (passenger coaches) are working?

A. 44,100
B. 33.000
C. 49,000
D. 54,000
Answer» C. 49,000
15697.

Following Railway Training Institutes have been indicated with the cities where they are located. Find out which is wrongly matched.

A. Railway Staff College — Vadodara
B. Indian Railway Institute of Civil Engineering — Pune
C. Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering —Jamalpur
D. Indian Railway Institute Signal and Tele Communication Engineering — Mumbai
Answer» E.
15698.

Sonnet:Poem

A. Lie:Falsehood
B. Chapter:Book
C. Murder:Crime
D. Ballad:Stanze
Answer» D. Ballad:Stanze
15699.

Oil rises up to wick in a lamp because

A. oil is volatile
B. oil is very light
C. of the surface tension phenomenon
D. of the diffusion of oil through the wick
Answer» D. of the diffusion of oil through the wick
15700.

Who is the principal head of the Department of a Station Master in Zonal Railway Head Quarter Office?

A. Chief Commercial Manager
B. Chief Safety Officer
C. Chief Personnel Officer
D. Chief Operations Manager
Answer» E.